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The patent EP3408469 was granted to Decruy on Sep 30, 2020. The application was filed on Jan 25, 2017 under application number EP17707115A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEPRO PROFILES | Jun 30, 2021 | DE CLERCQ & PARTNERS | - |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION | BE1019285 |
| EXAMINATION | EP3192939 |
| EXAMINATION | US2009188199 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | BE1018494 |
| INTERNATIONAL-SEARCH-REPORT | US2007125021 |
| OPPOSITION | BE1019285 |
| OPPOSITION | BE201605063 |
| OPPOSITION | BE201605088 |
| OPPOSITION | DE9418912U |
| OPPOSITION | EP3192939 |
| OPPOSITION | US2007125021 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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